Search for Leeds Playhouse Christmas Tiny Tims

Leeds Playhouse is looking for young actors to play Tiny Tim in its production of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol (November 20-January 17, 2026).

In this adaptation Tim Cratchit - aka Tiny Tim - is a deaf and/or disabled character aged about nine, who lives in poverty with his hard-working parents, brothers and sisters. He is cheeky, playful and positive and thaws the heart of Scrooge.

The Playhouse is looking for three young performers - boy or girl, any ethnicity - to share the role. They should be aged 8 to 12 years old; be deaf and/or disabled in some way and be under 4ft 8in (143cm) tall.

Applicants don't need prior acting experience, but must live within a 50-mile or one hour communting distance from Leeds Playhouse (LS2 7UP). Apply on the link below below August 15.

The Playhouse is working with leading casting directors Keston & Keston, who recently supported the Playhouse’s search for Oliver, Dodger and the young ensemble for Oliver! - which was named best musical at the 2024 UK Theatre Awards. They also found a Charlie Bucket for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, which toured nationally.

This adaptation by Deborah McAndrew, directed by Amy Leach, will be set in Victorian Leeds.

Workshop auditions will take place from September 6. No preparation will be required and details of the workshop will be sent to all young people who fall within the casting criteria. The workshop style session will involve playing games and drama exercises as a group.

Rehearsals will take place between October 6 and November 8. The team has extensive experience working with disabled young people, parents, carers and guardians. Rehearsals will generally take place in the evenings, weekends and during the October half-term.

Technical Rehearsals, Dress Rehearsals and Preview Performances take place from November 10-27, when the show will move into the main Playhouse Quarry Theatre. The young people need to be free throughout this period and will probably require time off school. Those chosen will need to be available for the show between November 20-January 17 - but since the role will be shared by three children, they won't appear at every performance.

The production will be performed by a cast including deaf and disabled actors and feature British Sign Language (BSL).

There will be payment for both rehearsals and performances, which will be discussed when youngsters are offered roles.

Make an application here